1. a bed of earth heated artificially...for growing plants
in a cool or temperate environment...in a figurative sense,
any place that fosters rapid growth or development

Savage Aural Hotbed, grp.

1. a place where wild sounds grow

2. four people who can't seem to use containers, auto
parts or power tools in the intended manner

"...the sound of steel and rust, oil drums and hubcaps,
screeches, sparks, grinders and gears finding new fury and energy...
It's also fun, it makes you smile to see a man make music with an
electric saw..."

"...Even a smoldering power-tool became a fitting prop
for these industrial rhythm-a-tists. Come watch as they abuse oil
drums, sheet metal, and PVC tubing in a most immacualte
manner..."

— Keith Goetzman, Twin Cities Reader

Savage Aural Hotbed creates their compelling sound using conventional
and "found object" percussion instruments, bass guitar,
electronically modified horns and vocals, and power tools. With
up to four people drumming, they provide visual, as well as aural
excitement with their high energy rhythms, flailing arms, and flying
sparks.

The precise, percussive sound of Savage Aural Hotbed is inspired
by many influences, most notably Japanese
Taiko
drumming, and the cutting-edge (sometimes literally, they use saws
and grinders on stage) innovation of
Industrial.
Other influences include diverse styles such as modern minimalist,
and many ethnic styles.